BAME communities disproportionately affected by Covid-19
In the UK and beyond, COVID-19 has been disproportionately deadly for people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. The excess death rate among...
Cancer’s reliance on fats could lead to new ‘drugs and diet’ treatment
Cancers are often heavily reliant on breaking down fats for their growth and spread, and could be treated by a highly innovative combination of new...
Lack of cancer diagnosis now a major crisis in UK
The need for urgent cancer diagnosis and screening is becoming more acute by each passing day according to one of the UK’s top cancer experts....
Study finds cannabidiol may improve behaviour for kids with intellectual disabilities
A new peer-reviewed study using medicinal cannabidiol in children and adolecents with intellectual disabilities has found that it may reduce the severity of their behavioural...
New device to detect mouth cancer
NHS England has given the green light and a £1 million grant for a team to develop a pain-free, non-invasive and instant way to detect...
Study explores impact of COVID-19 on adults
A study conducted by the University of Melbourne is investigating the impact of Covid-19 on adults. The same study is also taking place in the...
Study reveals impact of COVID-19 on young carers
The pressures facing young carers during the COVID-19 pandemic are revealed in new research by the University of East Anglia (UEA). The restrictions of lockdown...
RSM COVID-19 Series | Episode 20: Vaccines
A safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19 is generally regarded as the only way out of the COVID-19 crisis, especially if a widely predicted second...
Mr Bean helps the WHO spread the word on Covid-19
Practicing hand hygiene, correct cough etiquette, physical distancing and knowing your symptoms are among the main ways people can protect themselves from COVID-19. The creators...
Urine test reveals quality of your diet
Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s diet, and produces an individual’s...
